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Artifact

The Big Catch

Description

  • Photograph of a local fisherman holding the tail of a very large fish.
  • Message on the back reads: "One of the fish that is caught here. This was taken when Sanson was here as you will see by the photo I was standing to one side but with it all, there is no home like the old home no friends like the old friends so you may be sure I will be turning up some day if not this summer next. With best wishes, Will. Jubal."

Background Information

  • Part of a photograph collection belonging to William Gillespie who drilled in Egypt from about 1909 to 1913.

Map Location

Latitude: 27° 37' 59.999" N
Longitude: 33° 46' 59.999" E

Date

1909-1913

Dimensions

inches
Length:
4.3
Height:
3.4

Events, Places, People

  • William O. Gillespie
  • Jubal Island, Egypt 

Originating Location

AfricaEgypt